RIVER GAUGE · CHEYENNE RIVER
Cheyenne River near Eagle Butte
Haakon County, South Dakota
Water level10.38 ft
Flow99 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft9,000 cfs
Minor flood21 ft16,000 cfs
Moderate flood23 ft30,000 cfs
Major flood24 ft40,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Extensive flooding along the Cheyenne River with extensive inundation of structures and roads possible.
- 23 ft
Some inundation of structures and roads along the Cheyenne River are possible.
- 21 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas along the Cheyenne River. Water will begin to surround the trees along the banks.
- 19 ft
Around this stage the river will begin to overflow the lower banks with water beginning to pond at the base of the tress along the banks.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2008 | 26.82 ft | 84,300 cfs |
| May 14, 2023 | 22.56 ft | — |
| May 12, 1920 | 18.9 ft | — |
More on Cheyenne River
UpstreamCheyenne River near Plainview
DownstreamMissouri River at Oahe Dam
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